The first clue for this week's Pennsylvania Mystery Species just might seem easier than it really is.

Pennsylvania Mystery Species is a weekly, serial contest about the wild things and wild places of Pennsylvania.

Daily Monday through Friday, until a reader makes a correct identification of the mystery species, new clues are offered to help readers frame their guesses about the species identity. The first few readers making correct identifications will be listed when the species identity is revealed here.

Send your guesses to mschneck@comcast.net. To be noted as making a correct identification, your must include your full name and hometown with your guess.